Seoni district
Seoni district | ||
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District Magistrate Shri Rahul Haridas Fating, IAS | | |
• District Police Chief | Shri Ramji Shrivastava, IPS | |
Area | ||
• Total | 8,758 km2 (3,381 sq mi) | |
Population (2011) | ||
• Total | 1,379,131 | |
• Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) | |
Demographics | ||
• Literacy | 91.16 per cent | |
• Sex ratio | 984 | |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) | |
Average annual precipitation | 1384 mm | |
Website | seoni |
Seoni District is a
History
The district was created as a separate District in the newly created Chief Commissioner's Province in 1861, but was merged with the adjoining Chhindwada District in 1931. The District was, however, revived on the day the new state of Madhya Pradesh was created viz 1 November 1956. The name of the district originated from the word 'Seona' (Gudina arborea), a species of tree commonly found in the area.[1]
An early copper inscription found in Seoni is a land grant from Vakataka king Pravarasena II in the 3rd century CE. Although the region where the land grant was given is not indicated, more copper plates found in Nagpur, Chhindwara and the Ajanta Caves also indicate the region would have been under Vakataka rule. Later it was speculated the Satpura range was briefly part of the Gaur kingdom. Afterwards the region most likely passed to the Kalachuris with capital at Tewar in Jabalpur district, who ruled from the 9th to 12th centuries. The Chandels of Mahoba then most likely ousted the Kalachuris, evidence being oral histories that cite Chandel generals as having captured Seoni region to take a Kalachuri princess.[2]
The first recorded historical records begin with the Gond Garha-Mandla kingdom. The forts of Ghansor, Chauri and Dongartal and the territory around them, which make up the majority of modern-day Seoni district, were included in the territory of Sangaram Shah in 1530. The Gonds fought against the Mughals and retained their independence, but paid tribute to the Mughals regardless.[2]
In the late 17th century, the Raja of Mandla Narendra Shah asked fellow Gond king
During the 1857 rebellion, a Lodhi landlord in the north of the district rebelled. However the most part of the landlords, including the erstwhile Diwan family of Khans, supported the British.[2]
Geography
Seoni is in southeastern Madhya Pradesh in the
The northern and western portions include the
The chief
It extends over an area of 8,758 km2.[1]
Pench Tiger Reserve
The River Bainganga's source is located beneath the village Mundara, where it includes for example the
The area is criss-crossed by numerous seasonal streams and "nalas". The Pench River flowing through the central line of the reserve is dry by the end of April but a number of water pools locally known locally as "dohs" are found, which serve as waterholes for wild animals. A few perennial springs also exist in this area. However, the water sources are not suitably distributed, hence large area remains unused by the wild animals. The Pench reservoir at the center of the reserve is the only major water source during pinch period.
As the prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tigers usually inhabit this belt. Leopards, though, generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in deep forests also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civet and palm civet are common but seen very rarely.
Wild dogs are commonly seen in packs of 12 to 15, near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the reserve. Wild boars are ubiquitous. Sloth bears occupy the hilly, rocky outcrops and favour mahul bel-infested forest. Chinkara are present in very small numbers and are found in open areas around Turia, Telia, and Dudhgaon villages. Jackals are seen occasionally near Tekadi, Alikatta and Chhindimatta villages.
Administration
Seoni district is divided into eight tehsils:
There are a total of 1579 villages in the district under 645 Gram Panchayats. There are also six revenue divisions:
.Economy
In 2006 the
Railway connectivity to Seoni has increased the agricultural import export business from Seoni. Seoni railway station and its goods yard work as an important agricultural export hub.[5]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 328,281 | — |
1911 | 396,165 | +1.90% |
1921 | 348,871 | −1.26% |
1931 | 393,732 | +1.22% |
1941 | 423,333 | +0.73% |
1951 | 434,061 | +0.25% |
1961 | 523,741 | +1.90% |
1971 | 668,352 | +2.47% |
1981 | 809,713 | +1.94% |
1991 | 1,000,831 | +2.14% |
2001 | 1,166,608 | +1.54% |
2011 | 1,379,131 | +1.69% |
source:[6] |
According to the
The major hindu castes include
etc.Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 9.48% and 37.69% of the population respectively. Gonds make up nearly 90% of the ST population and are 33.71% of the population.[7]
Hindus make up 83.03% of the population, Muslims are 5.78%. Other religions (mainly various names for traditional Adivasi religion like Koya Punem) make up 9.81% of the population. Other significant populations are 7,300 Buddhists and 4,900 Jains.[10]
At the time of the
As per 2001 census, Seoni district had a total population of 1,165,893, out of which 588,135 were males and 577,758 were females. During the decade 1991-2001 population growth rate was 16.49 per cent. Sex ratio was 982. Density of population was 133 / km2.[12][13]
Culture
Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book is set in the Seoni district (spelled Seeonee in the books).
Tourist places
References
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- ^ a b c d "Central Provinces District Gazetteers: Seoni District". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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- ^ "Directorate of Economics And Statistics, Ministry Of Agriculture, Government Of India". eands.dacnet.nic.in. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (September 8, 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Madhya Pradesh" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Seoni" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on June 13, 2007. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
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- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
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- ^ a b "Table C-01 Population By Religion: Madhya Pradesh". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Madhya Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "Population, decadal growth rate, sex ratio and density – States/Union territories and Districts : 2001". Table 1. Education for all in India, Source:Registrar General of India, Government of India, New Delhi. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh: DATA HIGHLIGHTS: THE SCHEDULED TRIBES, Census of India 2001" (PDF). Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. Retrieved 2010-08-20.